The services industry is the largest of all modern economies. Business services, healthcare services and professional services account for 2/3 of this market.
The key trends for success within this sector are:

• ability to master technological changes
• excel at niche marketing
• excel at customer services
• excel at customer retention strategies

Main sectors covered include:

• Business services
• Consumer services
• Education and training services
• Management services
• Personal services
• Rental and leasing services
• Research services
• Security and protection services
• Staffing and outsourcing services

Stock market performances and M&A trends in the Services sector (2009)
Stock market performances and M&A trends in the Services sector (2010)